Re: How can I improve TV reception?

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From: Peter Near [MCE MVP] (peter_at_thenears.com)
Date: 01/16/05 

Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 13:06:03 -0500

That FAQ looks comprehensive. I'll just make sure a few points are
highlighted:

- If you're using an amplifier, use it before the first split in the
line. Using an amp later in the line will just amplify the snow.

- Your splitters should be 2-way 1GHz or above

- If your analog cable has a bad signal, switching to digital will mean
that you'll have signal problems as well (they'll just look different).

And finally, to answer your question on the monster cable... no it's not
worth it. Radio Shack or Home Depot has stuff that will do the job much
cheaper. I'd personally get a signal amplifier/distributer as well as a
good splitter. Try the splitter first and see if the signal is okay -
if yes then return the distribution amp. If it's still not that hot,
use the dirstribution amp and return the splitter.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=CTLG%5F003%5F010%5F001%5F000&product%5Fid=15%2D2506

Pete

Nathan wrote:
> I take it the more you split a cable, the weaker the signal. At some times,
> I have my bedroom TV and PC-TV on at the same time (i very rarely use the tv
> in living room xcept for company). My house is split the way I mentioned
> above. Should I leave it or use a three way splitter and one cable to each
> tv and pc? Or would that make any difference?
>
> I did some research, here's what I found
> (http://www.dslreports.com/faq/cabletech, look in section 4).
>
> Here's what 3-way I'm looking at
> (http://www.monstercable.com/productPage.asp?pin=663). Would you think it
> would help and it's worth it?

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